Job description
Job title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Are you a compassionate individual who can help pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs feel safe and ready to learn?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a dynamic school in Rotherham. This role would suit someone who is understanding, reliable and able to provide tailored support to young people who may face difficulties with their emotions, behaviour or engagement in education.
Working alongside teachers and other school staff, you will help pupils navigate everyday challenges, develop positive routines and build confidence in their abilities. Your contribution will be important in creating a structured and encouraging environment.
Responsibilities of an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Provide individual assistance during lessons and other school activities.
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development.
- Help pupils build confidence and develop independent learning skills.
- Follow individual support and behaviour plans.
- Assist with managing difficult situations using appropriate strategies.
- Communicate effectively with teachers and other members of staff.
Requirements for the SEMH Teaching Assistant role:
- Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
- Knowledge of SEMH needs and behavioural support approaches.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A calm, patient and understanding attitude.
- Ability to build positive and professional relationships.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Access to opportunities within schools across Rotherham.
- Continued support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Competitive weekly pay and opportunities to build specialist experience.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEMH Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.